In Theaters: POWER RANGERS, LIFE, CHIPS, WILSON

This week in theaters we have the highly anticipated reboot of Saban's "Power Rangers", the reboot of that old comedy show "CHiPs", and the completely unoriginal sci-fi horror "Life". Not a lot of fresh ideas floating around Hollywood these days. In limited release, maybe check out the R-rated comedy "Wilson" starring Woody Harrelson.

Synopses, details, critical reception, trailers, clips and more after the jump.

POWER RANGERS

Official Synopsis

SABAN’S POWER RANGERS follows five ordinary teens who must become something extraordinary when they learn that their small town of Angel Grove — and the world — is on the verge of being obliterated by an alien threat. Chosen by destiny, our heroes quickly discover they are the only ones who can save the planet. But to do so, they will have to overcome their real-life issues and before it’s too late, band together as the Power Rangers.

Film Details

• Director: Dean Israelite
  
  
• Starring: Dacre Montgomery, Naomi Scott, RJ Cyler, Ludi Lin, Becky G., Elizabeth Banks, Bryan Cranston, Bill Hader
  
  
• Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
  
  
• Running Time: 124 min.
  
  
• Rating: PG-13 for sequences of sci-fi violence, action and destruction, language, and for some crude humor
  
  

Critical Reception

• Rottentomatoes: 46% (42 fresh, 49 rotten, score: 5.0/10)
  
• Metacritic: 44 out of 100 (7 positive, 13 mixed, 7 negative).

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LIFE

Official Synopsis

Life tells the story of the six-member crew of the International Space Station that is on the cutting edge of one of the most important discoveries in human history: the first evidence of extraterrestrial life on Mars. As the crew begins to conduct research, their methods end up having unintended consequences and the life form proves more intelligent than anyone ever expected.

Film Details

• Director: Daniel Espinosa
  
  
• Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rebecca Ferguson, Ryan Reynolds, Hiroyuki Sanada, Olga Dihovichnaya
  
  
• Genre: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
  
  
• Running Time: 103 min.
  
  
• Rating: R for language throughout, some sci-fi violence and terror
  
  

Critical Reception

• Rottentomatoes: 66% (86 fresh, 44 rotten, score: 5.8/10)
  
• Metacritic: 55 out of 100 (14 positive, 21 mixed, 2 negative).

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CHIPS

Official Synopsis

Dax Shepard (“Hit and Run,” TV’s “Parenthood”) and Michael Peña (“The Martian”) star in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action comedy “CHiPs.” Shepard also directs from a script he penned based on the characters from the popular ‘70s television series created by Rick Rosner.

Jon Baker (Shepard) and Frank “Ponch” Poncherello (Peña) have just joined the California Highway Patrol (CHP) in Los Angeles but for very different reasons. Baker is a beaten up pro motorbiker trying to put his life and marriage back together. Poncherello is a cocky undercover Federal agent investigating a multi-million dollar heist that may be an inside job—inside the CHP. The inexperienced rookie and hardened pro are teamed together, but clash more than click, so kickstarting a partnership is easier said than done. But with Baker’s bike skills combined with Ponch’s street savvy it might just work…if they don’t drive each other crazy along the way.

Also starring are Rosa Salazar (“Insurgent”), Adam Brody (“Think Like a Man Too”), Kristen Bell (“Veronica Mars”), and Vincent D’Onofrio (“Jurassic World”).

Film Details

• Director: Dax Shepard
  
  
• Starring: Michael Peña, Dax Shepard, Jessica McNamee, Adam Brody, Kristen Bell, Vincent D'Onofrio
  
  
• Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime
  
  
• Running Time: 100 min.
  
  
• Rating: R for crude sexual content, graphic nudity, pervasive language, some violence and drug use.
  
  

Critical Reception

• Rottentomatoes: 21% (12 fresh, 45 rotten, score: 3.9/10)
  
• Metacritic: 29 out of 100 (1 positive, 8 mixed, 13 negative).

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WILSON

Official Synopsis

Woody Harrelson stars as Wilson, a lonely, neurotic and hilariously honest middle-aged misanthrope who reunites with his estranged wife (Laura Dern) and gets a shot at happiness when he learns he has a teenage daughter (Isabella Amara) he has never met. In his uniquely outrageous and slightly twisted way, he sets out to connect with her.

Film Details

• Director: Craig Johnson
  
  
• Starring: Woody Harrelson, Laura Dern, Judy Greer, Sandy Oian, Shaun Brown
  
  
• Genre: Comedy
  
  
• Running Time: 94 min.
  
  
• Rating: R for language throughout and some sexuality
  
  

Critical Reception

• Rottentomatoes: 39% (30 fresh, 47 rotten, score: 5.3/10)
  
• Metacritic: 50 out of 100 (12 positive, 16 mixed, 3 negative).

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